Why People Think Selena Gomez Made a Controversial Social Media Post Amid SAG-AFTRA Strike
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Hollywood is buzzing with a movement where actors and writers are standing up for their rights. They’re asking for better treatment and pay, especially with new things like AI and streaming changing how things work. However, things got tricky when singer and social media celebrity, Selena Gomez did something on Instagram that got everyone talking.
Selena Gomez Gets Criticized After Allegedly Breaking Strike Rules
Numerous celebrities have embraced this cause with open arms, attending picket lines, making donations to support affected individuals, and utilizing their social media platforms to amplify the strike’s message. Yet, Gomez’s recent actions have brought her under scrutiny.
As a prominent figure with a significant fanbase, Gomez utilized her massive Instagram following to share a succinct breakdown of the strike and show her apparent solidarity. She reposted a video of actor Domhnall Gleeson passionately discussing the strike’s essence. The intention seemed clear – to raise awareness and foster support for a movement she believed in.
However, Gomez’s subsequent post – a behind-the-scenes video from her Hulu series Only Murders in the Building – quickly led to accusations of her violating SAG-AFTRA’s strike rules. These rules explicitly mandate that members should “refrain from posting on social media about any struck work.”
Critics argue that Gomez’s post, coupled with her actions, portrays an unsettling paradox. Her seemingly inconsistent approach, first siding with the strike and then violating its rules, raises concerns about the integrity of her activism and her understanding of the strike’s implications. Some have also criticized her for undermining the collective power of the strike and disrespecting fellow actors fighting for their rights.
Selena Gomez Deleted Her Only Murders in the Building Post
Following the backlash and accusations of breaking SAG-AFTRA strike rules, Gomez has taken down an Instagram post that showed her Hulu series Only Murders in the Building. The post, which seemed to be a video from the show’s set, garnered significant attention before being removed from Gomez’s profile.
The caption included a mention of the official Instagram account for the show and the words “Missing” and “wanting.” SAG-AFTRA’s strike guidelines prohibit members from promoting their work during the strike, whether through interviews or social media.
Only Murders in the Building, in which Gomez stars alongside Steve Martin and Martin Short, is currently airing its third season on Hulu. Despite the show’s ongoing success, Gomez and her costars have refrained from giving interviews about the latest season due to the strike. The series’ third season began on August 8 and will continue until October 3 on Hulu, with new episodes releasing every Tuesday.
While Gomez did not explicitly promote the show in the video, the mention of the show’s official account led many to assume the content was related to the Hulu series. The debate over whether this constitutes a rule breach has sparked discussions among her followers.
